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A raw-sewage spill occurred last weekend in Fabius Township. Officials said about 6,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled in the 15000 block of Gleason Road, south of M-60. The spill was reported around 2 p.m. Saturday and officials discovered the force main was breached. The line, which transports sewage from Constantine to Three Rivers, was temporarily repaired. The line will …

The popcorn stand at Scidmore Park in Three Rivers is open. Proceeds from popcorn purchases benefit employment training for adults with developmental disabilities. The stand is open 2 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the theft of a vehicle last week in Sturgis Township. Authorities said the incident occurred between 6 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Saturday in the 25000 block of U.S. 12. The victim told authorities a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer was stolen. It had a spare tire on the back hatch and a registration plate …

A catalytic converter was stolen last weekend from Mendon Township. St. Joseph County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Portage Lake public access, in the 52000 block of Silver Street. The catalytic converter was taken between 10:30 p.m. Saturday and 3:30 a.m. Sunday from a Jeep.

Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees conducted its annual evaluation of president David Devier’s performance last week. The seven-year president earned a score of 4.58 on a scale of 1 to 5. Devier was evaluated on 48 performance expectations, which were divided among six categories: fiscal management, external relations, internal relations, leadership, institutional performance, personal qualities and relationship with …

Another hurdle was cleared last week regarding improvements – including the installation of a splash pad – at Thurston Woods Park in Sturgis. The city plans to build a splash pad on the east side of Thurston Woods Park in 2022, funded in part with grant money. Michigan Department of Natural Resource’s passport grant program requires that bidding of design …

Glen Oaks president David Devier announced Tuesday employees will return to in-person instruction next month. Following deliberation by the Glen Oaks COVID-19 task force, committee members determined all employees are expected to return to work on campus effective July 6, Devier said. Previously, the task force had considered a return date sometime in August, but shifted the timeline due to …

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Protect Michigan Commission have launched a text-messaging program to share COVID-19 vaccine information. The program will reach 1 million people in counties across Michigan, with a focus on high-vulnerability communities and areas with low COVID-19 vaccination coverage. The text messages will ask individuals about their plans related to COVID-19 vaccination, …

The Huss Project Farmer’s Market has opened for the season. It operates 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Meanwhile, Huss officials have announced that a children’s play area is available and features a mud kitchen, swing and sandbox, as well as a forest trail and activities for children with their caregivers each market day. Beginning in July, children and caregivers …

The Court Appointed Special Advocate Program is seeking volunteers to advocate for the best interests of local foster children. CASA executive director Jamie Brooks said the agency attempts to make sure the voice of foster children is heard, their needs are met while in care, and provide a consistent, caring adult to walk with them through their journey. Volunteers must …